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Old 30 January 2002, 12:57 AM
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I have a spreadsheet that I password protected a while ago. Now the problem is I have forgotten the password!! damn damn!
Is there any way to get round this?....most people say no but there must be a way surely???

HELP!!!!
Old 30 January 2002, 01:07 AM
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Various software to crack PWs on Word / Excel etc docs.

http://www.passwordrecovery.com/ is a good place.

Usual trick is a limited demo version and you have to pay for the full cracker.
Old 30 January 2002, 04:51 AM
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Thanks............I ll give it a crack !! he he!
Old 30 January 2002, 06:38 AM
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Grrr. Downloaded the 'demo' version and the flipping thing works ok but only gives u the first two letters!! and I still cant guess the thing!!
Old 30 January 2002, 09:53 AM
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what version of Excel?
Old 30 January 2002, 12:02 PM
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Im using 2000 version. Flipping thing I ve been racking my brains all day!!!
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Can you open the Excel file read only? i.e without a password?
Old 30 January 2002, 12:12 PM
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Nah its read-protected !! Its going to head straight to the bin v v soon.
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don't bin it just yet......
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